Obituaries

Oct 13, 2021

Alissa Nicole Reinke went safely to Heaven on October 13, 2021.

Alissa was born on December 30, 1986 to Cheryl and Daniel Reinke who survive Alissa. Alissa lived day to day so her true age was 34 years and 287 days.

Alissa was an avid dog lover. She was also a huge fan of glitz,...

Oct 6, 2021

Harold L. "Buzz" Beckman, 86, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Buzz was born on April 11, 1935 to Charles and Elizabeth Beckman in Newark Township, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Beloit High School in Beloit, Wisconsin in 1953 and enrolled at...

Oct 6, 2021

Lori R. Ignera, age 61, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Lori was born on March 20, 1960 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Robert and Carol Mueller Wellner Sr.  Lori graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1978. ...

Oct 4, 2021

On the morning of October 4, in the presence of his loving wife Annie, Paul Brewer stopped breathing after fighting a long battle with dementia and strokes.

Paul was born on June 26, 1943, to Paul Brewer and Gloria Frances (Crossno) Brewer. It was the peak of WW2, and Gloria worked at an ammunition plant in Webster,...

Oct 2, 2021

Mark T. Herman, age 53, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully after his courageous fight with brain cancer, while surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Mark was born on February 5, 1968 in Manitowoc to the late Thomas Herman and Patricia (Kreisa) Knox. After attending Lincoln...

Sep 28, 2021

Mary Jane "Jane" Janssen, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jane was born on May 2, 1938 in Little Chute.  She was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Jansen Verhagen.  Jane was a graduate of St. John Catholic High School...

Sep 28, 2021

Royal R. Peterson, age 79, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Roy was born on June 30, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of the late Royal A. and Cecelia (Sieracki) Peterson.  He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1960.  Roy served in...

Sep 28, 2021

Luke A. Stangel, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 28, 2021, with his loving family by his side.

Luke was born October 12, 1939 in the town of Tisch Mills, son of the late Adolph and Mary (Slaby) Stangel.  He attended Tisch Mills Public Schools and ran the family farm. ...

Sep 27, 2021

Gary E. Krajnik, age 82, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away at home on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Gary was born on June 1, 1939 in Rockwood to the late Erwin and Anna (Leggio) Krajnik (Krainik).  The family moved to Manitowoc where Gary grew up attending Goodwin School and Holy Innocents Catholic School.  A 1957 graduate of...

Sep 25, 2021

Robert A. Cichantek, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.

Bob was born on August 6, 1935 in Manitowoc to the late Andrew and Ella (Pozorski) Cichantek.  He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country overseas in Germany until his honorable...

Sep 23, 2021

Lois "Patty" Joy Zabel, age 89, of Manitowoc, has been called to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Lois was born March 19, 1932 in Watertown, daughter of the late Herbert F. and Dorothea (Prenzlow) Schmeling.  She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown and educated through the Watertown Public School District,...

Sep 23, 2021

Pastor David Waege, age 79, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus, on September 23, 2021. Pastor Waege was born on August 22, 1942 to Walter and Ellen (nee Schulz) Waege in Watertown, South Dakota.  David was born in Holy Baptism on September 13 ,1942 and on July 22, 1956, he confessed his Christian...

Sep 22, 2021

Mary L. Shearier, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc and formerly of Appleton, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Mary was born on February 12, 1929, in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Edward and Ella (Giese) Henke.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids with the...

Sep 16, 2021

Julie A. Vohen, age 51, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at her residence.

Julie was born on October 3, 1969 in Manitowoc.  She was the daughter of the late Norman and Sharon Hynek Grotback.  Julie was a graduate of Lincoln High School.  She had been employed with Holy Family Convent...

Sep 13, 2021

Charles S. Luebke, age 67, a resident of Two Rivers, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Charles was born on March 20, 1954 to the late Arnold and Ruth (Vetter) Luebke.  He served in the United States Army.

In respect with the family's wishes, there will be...

Sep 13, 2021

Paul James Nessman, 52, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 13, 2021, while working as a caregiver.

Paul was born on December 30, 1968 in Manitowoc.  He attended Lincoln H.S. and Louisiana State University where he received his bachelor's degree in International Studies with a minor in Chinese.  He found...

Sep 11, 2021

Robert C. Michels, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday morning, September 11, 2021 at Boulder Community Health in Boulder, CO.

Bob was born on March 20, 1943 in Sheboygan.  He was the son of the late Robert J. and Loraine (Rock) Michels.  Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc with...

Sep 6, 2021

Kris "Buffe" J. Bastian, age 54, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Athelstane, WI.

Kris was born on March 10, 1967 in Manitowoc to Bonnie (Leschke) Bastian and the late Roger James Bastian.  He graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1985 and then went on...

Sep 3, 2021

Robert A. Heinzen, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Bob was born on December 9, 1933 in the town of Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Edward and Esther Zimmer Heinzen.  Bob attended Lincoln High School and graduated as President...

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas Francis Gulash, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, WI entered eternal life while surrounded by family on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, WI.

Thom was born on September 1, 1941 in Bellaire, OH to the late John and Mary (Blasko) Gulash and raised in Shadyside, OH.  He graduated...